New Jersey Landlord-Tenant Laws
Complete 2026 guide to New Jersey landlord laws — security deposits, eviction process, entry notice, and rent control status.
Landlord Score
2
out of 10
Tenant Friendly
Key Law Summary — New Jersey
🏦
Security Deposit Max
1.5 months
📋
Eviction Notice
30 days (pay or quit)
⚡
Avg Eviction Timeline
90 days
🚪
Entry Notice Required
24 hours
💰
Late Fee Cap
5%
⚖
Eviction Filing Fee
$50–$250
🏘️
Rent Control
Yes — Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken, Trenton, Camden
❄️
Winter Eviction Ban
No
✅ Landlord Rights in New Jersey
→Can recover past-due rent
⚖ Tenant Rights in New Jersey
→Anti-Eviction Act (just cause required)
→Rent leveling
📋 Required Disclosures
✓ Lead paint
✓ Truth in Renting Guide
✓ Flood zone
✓ Radon
⚡ Eviction Timeline — New Jersey
1
Serve Notice
30-day notice to pay or quit
2
Wait Period
Allow 30 days for tenant to comply
3
File Complaint
File at court — fee: $50–$250
4
Court Hearing
Attend hearing with documentation
5
Judgment & Writ
Total avg: 90 days start to finish
Local Court Resources
⚠ Rent Control Active
Rent control applies in: Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken, Trenton, Camden. Check local ordinances before raising rent.
At a Glance
Landlord Score2/10
Eviction Avg90 days
Notice Period30 days
Entry Notice24hr